Lock Down Your Sheds, Garages, and Outbuildings
Following a recent string of shed, garage, and other outbuilding break-ins, we want to remind you to take the proper precautions in keeping your tools, equipment, and other valuables safe. It’s never a good feeling to discover you’ve been a victim of property theft. Here are five tips to lock down your outbuildings and protect your property from would-be thieves:
- Make sure access points are properly and securely locked
- Keep windows covered by blinds or curtains so valuables can’t be seen
- Video cameras can be a great defense, and serve as a tool for identifying offenders
- Motion lights are also a good and cost-effective way to deter thieves
- Keep keys for cars or recreational vehicles in a safe place inside your home
Remember – always report property theft, even if it seems small. This can help WPS apprehend serial offenders and/or offenders could face steeper consequences.
